Watch: Man Carrying Weapon Arrested Near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Home
There was some police activity near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s home.
A man was arrested on May 6 near former Prince Andrew’s residence after police were called over reports of a man “behaving in an intimidating manner,” per NBC News citing the Norfolk Constabulary.
“Officers attended,” the force said, “and the man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offense and possession of an offensive weapon.”
According to U.K. legislature, an offensive weapon can include knives, truncheons or other items used to inflict harm, but that police did not specify what type of weapon the man was carrying. The man is currently being held for questioning, per the outlet.
E! News has reached out to Andrew’s office as well as the Norfolk Constabulary for comment but has not yet heard back.
Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph’s reporting notes the outlet understands that a man wearing a ski mask ran toward Andrew, shouting abuse while the 66-year-old was walking his dog. Per the outlet, Andrew and his security guard got into their car and sped away from the scene, which was located not far from his home, Marsh Farm, on Sandringham Estate.
Andew relocated to the estate in early April following his Feb 19 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Months earlier, he’d had his dukedom and royal titles stripped by brother King Charles III over his alleged ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While Andrew has denied any wrongdoing, Charles has made his own stance clear.
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“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” Charles said in a statement hours after his brother’s arrest. “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation,” the 77-year-old continued. “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”
The monarch also noted he’d be unlikely to share more information in the future.
“As this process continues,” Charles concluded. “It would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
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